Luuwit Skate Spot is a highly-rated 4.6-star skatepark in Portland, Oregon that welcomes skaters of all skill levels. This compact but well-designed park features smooth concrete trails with excellent flow, making it ideal for beginners learning fundamentals and intermediate skaters refining their skills. Beyond skateboarding, the facility offers basketball courts, a rock climbing wall for kids, playgrounds, picnic areas with grilling options, and a dog park. Visitors consistently praise the park's cleanliness and friendly atmosphere, though it can get busy during peak hours. Open daily from 6am to 10pm, Luuwit provides a fantastic recreational hub conveniently located near Vancouver and perfect for families seeking diverse outdoor activities.
Luuwit View Park – Portland, Oregon
Ranked #3 of 18 skate parks in Portland by visitor rating
Heads up: This listing appears to be a different type of place, not a traditional skate park. It may still be worth a visit anyway – but worth knowing before you go.
About
Luuwit View Park is a beloved community destination in Northeast Portland offering expansive open spaces and scenic views of Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens on clear days. This well-maintained neighborhood park features rubber play surfaces, picnic tables, and accessible bathrooms, making it ideal for families and groups. The dedicated off-leash dog park is a popular draw for local pet owners. Visitors consistently praise the park's beautiful landscape and friendly community atmosphere. Note that park maintenance has become a concern for some visitors, and pet owners should be mindful of cleanup responsibilities to keep shared spaces clean for all guests.
What visitors say
★★★★★“Fun place for kids to stretch legs on a cold morning. Lots of rubber surfaces that have gotten pretty beat up, and fairly slippery when wet. Feels like it would be great for a large group as there are good picnic tables and bathrooms and lots of visibility.”
★★★★★“Love this neighborhood park. Beautiful landscape and well kept. Reminder for everyone to pick up after themselves! Don’t know if their bathrooms are clean but great place to stroll and have a picnic. Off leash dog park available too.”
★★★★★“Even though there is an area designated exclusively for pets, owners continue to walk their dogs in other parts of the park. When their dogs defecate, they do not clean it up—it is disgusting. There are children enjoying the park, and yet even the playground area is filthy…”
★★★★★“Seems to me no one wants to give an honest review. All of the pictures in other reviews are outdated, so don’t be disappointed when this is what you see. I would give this park a 5 star review if it was kept up properly. The nicest things are the last two pictures, of the fire…”
Other skate parks near Portland
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